Princess Cruises Announces 2026-2027 Australia and South Pacific Voyages

Princess Cruises has shared the first details of its 2026-2027 cruise itineraries for Australia, New Zealand, and the South Pacific voyages. Among the highlights of the future season is the return of the popular Circle Pacific Voyage, a 79-night roundtrip cruise sailing on Grand Princess, that spans three continents and covers more than 23,600 nautical miles.

The future season will feature three Princess Cruises ships (Royal Princess, Crown Princess, and Grand Princess) offering 42 itineraries and 62 departures between October 2026 and August 2027. Travelers can experience the breathtaking landscapes of Australia, New Zealand, the South Pacific, and the awe-inspiring Circle Pacific Adventure. 

“Among the hottest trends in travel is exploring ‘detour destinations’ that really cater to travelers looking for authenticity and unique experiences beyond the typical tourist spots,” said Terry Thornton, Princess Cruises Chief Commercial Officer. “Our 2026-27 Australia and Circle Pacific Adventure itineraries are designed to cater to these desires, combining iconic destinations with off-the-beaten-path locales for the ultimate travel experience.”

Princess will offer departures from five Australian ports: Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, and Adelaide, with cruises ranging in length from two to 79 days.  

Royal Princess will be based in Sydney for the season. The Grand Princess will spend most of the season sailing from Brisbane, as well as offering the 79-day Circle Pacific Voyage. Crown Princess to sail a 28-day Round Australia cruise, roundtrip from Sydney.

Voyages to include visits to legendary cities like Sydney, Melbourne, Auckland, and Adelaide, as well as less-cruised destinations including Broome in Western Australia, Burnie in Tasmania, Port Lincoln in South Australia, and Picton on the South Island of New Zealand. Journeys through the South Pacific include port calls to Fiji, Samoa, and Papua New Guinea.

The 79-day Circle Pacific Adventure will cover over 23,600 nautical miles, crossing the Equator and International Date Line twice from Sydney, Brisbane or Auckland. In total, this voyage calls on 32 destinations in 13 countries. Guests will enjoy an overnight in Hong Kong, as well as late-night stays in Honolulu, Juneau, Los Angeles, Osaka, Singapore, Suva, Tahiti, and Victoria. The voyage will allow access to 15 UNESCO World Heritage Sites including Mount Fuji and the Singapore Botanical Gardens.

Princess will offer three unique Cruisetours for its 2026-2027 cruise season in Australia/South Pacific. These voyages combine a land tour with a Princess Cruises voyage. New for the season is the Tropical Highlights Cruisetour which includes visits to the Great Barrier Reef and Paronella Park. Also new will be the Southern Australia Cruisetour that visits Melbourne, the Great Ocean Road, Adelaide, and Kangaroo Island. The Australian Outback Cruisetour returns, with visits to two UNESCO World Heritage Sites - the Great Barrier Reef and Uluru in Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park.

Guests sailing with Princess will enjoy well-appointed staterooms, world-class dining, grand performances, award-winning casinos and entertainment, luxurious spas, and more. They will also enjoy the line’s Princess MedallionClass experience which offers unparalleled service and personalization. 

Bookings for all 2026-2027 Princess Cruises Australia, New Zealand, and South Pacific voyages are now open. Guests booking can take advantage of inclusive packages like Princess Plus and Princess Premier which add popular amenities like WiFi, beverages, desserts, fitness classes, crew appreciation, and more. 

Explore All Princess Cruises South Pacific Itineraries

Related:

Princess Cruises Announces 2026-2027 West Coast Itineraries 

Eight Princess Cruises Ships to Sail in Alaska for 2026 

Princess Cruises Shares New 2026 Canada and New England Itineraries 

Princess Cruises Reveals Summer 2026 Caribbean Itineraries